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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer

In addition to free-agent OT Cameron Fleming visiting the Cowboys, fellow free-agent OT LaAdrian Waddle is also expected to visit Dallas, according to ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer. Waddle, who has been with the Patriots since Dec. 16, 2015, had been in Foxborough late last week. With the Patriots' left tackle spot their biggest question mark, re-signing Fleming and/or Waddle would another layer of depth – but other teams are now interested.

The Patriots assume little risk in the modest deal they gave Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati's former top running back who's looking to resurrect his career.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer

RB Jeremy Hill's 1-year deal with the Patriots has a $1 million base salary, and includes a $150,000 signing bonus. He can earn an additional $300,000 in roster bonuses, and has a $50,000 workout bonus.

The Patriots have agreed to a trade to acquire receiver/returner Cordarrelle Patterson from the Raiders, with the two teams expected to exchange late-round draft picks, a league source confirmed to ESPN's Field Yates.

Rajon Rondo, who is brought up negatively in Ray Allen's book, says his former teammate just wants attention.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer

Free-agent offensive tackle Cameron Fleming is scheduled to visit the Cowboys early this week, according to ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer. Fleming has been a valuable backup since being selected in the fourth round of the 2014 draft out of Stanford, stepping in as a starter for 20 regular-season games. The Cowboys could be looking at Fleming as a starting right tackle, which would allow them to move La'el Collins back to left guard. In New England, Fleming would project to compete for a starting role at left tackle, as the team's right tackle spot is locked down by Marcus Cannon (who previously struggled when moved to left tackle).

Tuukka Rask stopped 23 shots to hand Tampa Bay its first shutout of the season and lifting the Boston Bruins over the Lightning 3-0 on Saturday night.

Jacob Wolf ESPN Staff Writer

Three-time NBA champion Rick Fox and Memphis Grizzlies' Grizz Gaming general manager Lang Whitaker at SXSW in Austin, Texas discuss the evolution of basketball teams and affiliates involvement in esports. Thirteen of the 30 NBA teams or their owners have some form of ownership in esports and Fox, the former Laker and Celtic, founded his own team, Echo Fox, in 2015.

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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer

Patriots longtime special teams captain Matthew Slater is visiting the Steelers today, according to ESPN's Field Yates. The thought of Slater in a different uniform didn't seem likely entering free agency. Perhaps it is now. Slater initially joined the Patriots as a fifth-round draft choice out of UCLA in 2008, and has been with the team since.